Category Archives: poverty

Thoughts on Poverty Tourism, Poverty Elitism, and Short-term Mission Trips

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

If you, like me, have concerns and misgivings about short term mission trips conducted by schools and churches, I think you might appreciate reading the following post by Rachel Held Evans on her blog: Poverty Tourism, Poverty Elitism, and Grace … Continue reading →

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Grand Rapids Justice Conference

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

If your schedule is open on April 16 and you live near or will be in the Grand Rapids area, consider attending the Grand Rapids Justice Conference. Interested? Click on the link to Justice Conference.

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St. Francis of Assisi – Saint of the Day

Posted on October 4, 2010 by

The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi is celebrated on October 4. Continue reading →

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What Jesus Taught

Posted on January 13, 2008 by

In my opinion, Tony Campolo hits the proverbial “nail on the head” about the primary message of Jesus.

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What is the Micah Challenge?

Posted on October 17, 2007 by

…what does the LORD require of you? To do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.  (Micah 6:8) The Micah Challenge is a global Christian campaign which aims to: deepen our engagement with the poor … Continue reading →

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Ruth Padilla DeBorst on Wealth, Poverty and Power

Posted on August 30, 2007 by

The following is an excerpted from an interview with Rene Padilla DeBorst that appeared in the August 2007 edition of Christianity Today: During your latest sojourn in North America, what have you noticed about North American Christianity? Well, the affluence … Continue reading →

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